In 2023, Italy led European whole fresh flying squid production with 384.4 metric tons, representing a 24.13% increase from 2022. Ireland followed with 271.91 metric tons and a 13.25% growth. Spain produced 186.4 metric tons after a decrease of 22.11%. Iceland and Sweden had minor contributions, and the Netherlands, Portugal, Norway, and Denmark had negligible outputs.
Future trends to watch in European flying squid production include:
- Potential growth in Italy and Ireland as they build on recent increases.
- Continued decline in Spain, unless market or environmental factors change.
- Exploration of opportunities in underrepresented Northern European countries.
- Impacts of climate change and sustainability measures on production volumes.
Top countries in Whole Fresh European Flying Squid Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 384.4 | 2023 | -2.11% | +24.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 271.91 | 2023 | -1.29% | +13.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 186.4 | 2023 | -13.99% | -22.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 27 | 2021 | +107.09% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.5 | 2023 | +963.62% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.2 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.9 | 2023 | +11.76% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 0.51 | 2023 | +3.29% | -27.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.2 | 2022 | View data |
